QUOTE(Nicoise Salad @ Jun 8 2012, 03:18 AM)
i wanna keep a cat as pet. please advice how do i start?
Hi there Nicoise Salad,
First of all wanting to have a pet (any pet) you must be committed and responsible towards it.
You must also be financially prepared.
Just like Haruyuki said, its best to adopt then buy a cat
You can find lots of beautiful kittens or cats for adoption at petfinder.com.my
Or you can adopt from Haruyuki or me
I have a 6 month old female medium long hair cat with a bushy tail for adoption.
I have two kittens also but they are not ready yet.
These cats are rescued cats.
There will be no adoption fee required.
Ok back to the topic.
Before getting a kitten or cat you will need :-
- a litter tray
- cage (to keep the cat in when needed)
- cat proof your house (ie make it safe for the kitten or cat)
- feeding bowl
- drinking bowl
- grooming comb (if its a long haired cat)
- shampoo
- flea medication
- good quality cat food
then you are ready to choose your cat
When choosing a kitten please make sure that it has been weaned off its mum (stop breast feeding and can eat solid food)
Choose a kitten that is active, with bright eyes and look at the back side.
If the back side is red means to say that the kitten has diarrhea and is not healthy.
Same goes for an adult.
After getting one, bring it to the vet for a check up and get it vacinated if it has not been done.
Then spend lots and lots of time with it and shower with lots and lots of LOVE.
Dont forget to bring it to the vet when it is sick too.
Having a pet is a life long committment.
Good Luck.
This post has been edited by CutiePie69: Jun 8 2012, 12:19 PM